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Johnson Blames Schumer for Shutdown, Warns of ACA Crisis

10/8/2025

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Johnson Blames Schumer

House Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Chuck Schumer of prolonging the shutdown to dodge 2028 primaries.
Johnson says Schumer changed his funding stance, calling it selfish.
On Day 7, Joe Scarborough and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene say GOP’s refusal to negotiate harms Trump voters.
Greene warns that expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits could double premiums.

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Reid Condemns Republicans

Joy Reid condemns Republicans for using "illegals," calling it racist and alleging hospital closures during the shutdown.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats won't fund government without extending Obamacare subsidies.
Joe Scarborough urges Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones to withdraw after texts showing violence toward Republican lawmaker.
Conservatives seize on Scarborough's remarks. Reid warns of rolling back regulations and taxes.

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Trump Demands Arrests

Trump calls for the arrest of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker over opposing National Guard deployment.
Scarborough criticizes the GOP, warns of dangerous precedents, and notes 47% of Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown.
Hawley falsely claimed phone was tapped during January 6; MSNBC fact-checked him, and Steele urged Johnson to negotiate, calling helplessness claims misleading.

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Johnson Blames Schumer

House Speaker Mike Johnson accuses Chuck Schumer of prolonging the shutdown to dodge 2028 primaries.
Johnson says Schumer changed his funding stance, calling it selfish.
On Day 7, Joe Scarborough and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene say GOP’s refusal to negotiate harms Trump voters.
Greene warns that expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits could double premiums.

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